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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,972.62, 14,958.78 and 2,577.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,972.62, 14,958.78 and 2,577.02 is: 3,865.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,972.62 : 14,958.78 = 2,577.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,972.62/14,958.78 = 2,577.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,972.62x = 14,958.78 × 2,577.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,972.62x = 38,548,990.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,548,990.78/9,972.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,865.48

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